Monthly Archives: July 2012

Mister D: Yes, ladies and germs, I’ve had so many kiki’s I can’t even remember what the hell is on this playlist….BUT…I’m sure it’s faaaaaaabbbbbuuuullllloooouuuusssssss!!! Oh what the hell, I’ll check: We have some Scissor Sisters, Elton John vs Pnau, former Bangelite, Susannah Hoffs, various artists from the Sparkle soundtack including Cee Lo Green, Jordin Sparks, and the great Ms. Whitney Houston; also new mixes of J-Lo. Plus many surprises!!!Read More

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Melissa Manchester’s singing has been heard on several hundred TV commercials, anonymously buried in a chorus of jingle singers. But she started doing a solo act this year.

It doesn’t involve singing the praises of hair spray, chewing gum and all that, either. She’s
singing her own songs, getting a few TV shots, working a few clubs and promoting her firstÂ album.Read More

PlaybillSammy Davis, Jr. Is Inspiration for New Musical I Will, I Can, With Score by Oscar Nominee Patrick Williams
By Kenneth Jones
July 30, 2012

Producers Arlie Cone and Steven Hayes are continuing development of a new musical based loosely on the life and career of Sammy Davis, Jr., which is now entitled I Will, I Can.

In an earlier exploration, the piece was called Yes I Can, but the work is now on a “new path,” a spokesman for the producers said. A winter 2012 workshop reported by Playbill did not materialize.Read More

NEW YORK: No one could say that success has crept up on Bette Midler-it burst upon her like one of those tropical thunderstorms that sometimes hit her native Hawaii. Unknown only a short time ago, she has become one of the most popular young talents in America today. Her performance on last winter’s Burt Bacharach special was sensational!

When asked when she first realized she had become a star, she replied: “I haven’t realized it yet! It all seems like a fairy tale life. So it’s hard to believe it’s me people are talking about.”Read More